Stainless Steel Suction Plate
Double-wall 304 stainless divided baby plate whose only non-steel part is a removable silicone suction ring - steel touches the food, silicone only grips the table.
Plastic-free verdict: Silicone only
The plate itself is double-wall food-grade 304 (18/8) stainless steel, so everything the food touches is steel - no plastic lining or coating. The single non-steel part is a removable silicone suction ring on the base that grips the table; it does not contact food and pops off for cleaning (the plate is usable as a plain steel dish without it). Because that ring is silicone, it's silicone-only rather than fully plastic-free; strict avoiders can simply remove it and use the steel plate alone.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed · reviewed 2026-07-05
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| plate body double-wall Type 304 (18/8) food-grade stainless steel; no plastic lining or coating | Stainless Steel (304 / 18-8) | Yes |
| suction ring / base removable food-grade silicone ring that grips the table; interchangeable with Avanchy's same-size bamboo plate; plate is usable without it | Silicone | No |
A divided toddler plate made from double-wall Type 304 stainless steel, so it won't transfer heat, won't shatter when thrown, and never develops the scratched, stained surface that plastic kids' plates do. The compartments keep first foods separated, and a removable food-grade silicone ring on the base suctions to a highchair tray or table to resist tipping and sliding. The ring peels off for deep cleaning and to convert the plate into a plain adult dish; Avanchy makes the same-size ring interchangeable across its stainless and bamboo plates.
Pros
- Everything in the food path is 304 stainless steel - no plastic, no coating
- Suction ring is removable, so it can be run as a fully steel plate
- Double-wall steel doesn't transfer heat to little hands
- Effectively indestructible; no staining or odor retention
Cons
- Silicone suction ring keeps it from a fully plastic-free rating
- Stainless can't go in the microwave
- Suction is only as good as the surface; less grippy than one-piece silicone mats
- Pricier than plastic or melamine plates
Notes
- Sold in toddler and (smaller) classic sizes; a matching bamboo version shares the same silicone ring
- Remove the silicone ring to use it as a plain stainless plate for zero-silicone use
Categories: Kids Plates & Bowls
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://avanchy.com/collections/best-sellers/products/stainless-steel-suction-baby-plate brand states plate is double-wall Type 304 (18/8) stainless steel with a removable silicone suction base; "plastic-free, BPA-free, PVC-free, lead-free, phthalate-free"
- review https://enlightenedbaby.com/products/avanchy-stainless-steel-suction-toddler-plate retailer confirms food-grade